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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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